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Winter is a delightful time for fruit. Citrus trees brighten our county with splashes of yellow and orange.

On Tuesday, an abbreviated three-member Windsor Planning Commission reviewed conceptual plans for the annexation and development of between 240 and 250 homes on 58 acres of vineyards north of Jensen Lane at the western edge of Windsor.

100 years ago – October 25, 1917

Last Monday was Duffy’s day for Read to a Dog. As a little boy was poring over a book about trains and other tykes were petting my pup, we could hear bursts of high-spirited laughter erupting from the Forum Room next door. Ah—“The noblest art is that of making others happy.” (P.T. Barnum) And the magician was doing just that, by enchanting kids and adults alike!

New person I meet: “Are you from around here?”

Senior center expanding board

Since the air quality has improved from the fires I have felt compelled to get outdoors. Just to take in the changing color of the leaves and to enjoy the chillier mornings.

Autumn light slashes through a dazzling collection of pumpkins. Once upon a time, it seemed all pumpkins were orange. Now, they come in a plethora of colors ranging from orange to red, yellow, green, white and striped combinations. Pumpkin is a vernacular term for winter...